Spirea 'Double Play Doozie®'

Blue Sky Nursery

$36.99
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Redefine your garden with a nonstop explosion of colour. Double Play Doozie® Spirea is a visual masterpiece that begins its show in early spring with a "blazing" eruption of deep purple-red new foliage. As the season warms, large clusters of glowing, vibrant red-purple flowers emerge, creating a stunning contrast against the maturing emerald-green leaves. Because this innovative variety is sterile, it never stops producing seeds—it simply keeps blooming from late spring all the way until the first frost.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

3' H x 3' W

Zone:

3-8

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Double Play Doozie® Spirea, Doozie Spirea

Scientific Name:

Spiraea × 'NCSX2'

Type:

Ornamental Flowering Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 2–3 feet tall and wide.
  • Growth Habit / Form: Neat, compact, mounded shape.
  • Growth Rate: Fast.
  • Longevity: Approximately 20 years.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Open, sunny areas with good air circulation.
  • Soil Preferences: Adaptable to most soil types, including clay and alkaline soils, provided they are well-drained.
  • Watering: Water regularly when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry.

Special Features:

Sterile and non-invasive (will not spread into the wild); Deer resistant; Attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Large, purplish-red clusters from late spring through late fall.
  • Fall Colour: Outstanding brick-red to burgundy foliage.
  • Bark: Mature branches feature attractive exfoliating texture.

Garden Value:

Exceptional for mass plantings, low hedges, or as a colourful "filler" in mixed borders. Its compact size also makes it a perfect choice for container gardening on patios and decks.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Excellent nectar source for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
  • Human: High landscape value for easy-care color; non-invasive status makes it a responsible choice for eco-conscious gardeners.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Space approximately 30 inches apart for a dense hedge. Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours) for the most prolific blooming, but can tolerate partial shade.
  • Moisture Requirements: Needs average, well-drained moisture; it does not like "wet feet".
  • Maintenance / Fertilization: Low maintenance. Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in early spring.

Tolerances:

Drought (once established), deer, rabbits, urban pollution, and poor soils.

Tips For Success:

While deadheading isn't required for reblooming, a light shearing after the first flush of flowers will encourage even more vibrant red new growth. Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture.

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